In a report by QED.NG, Fireboy DML recalled the culture shock he experienced after moving to Lagos in 2016 to pursue music, describing disturbing scenes he encountered during his first weeks in Surulere.
He said the experience frightened him but did not make him abandon his ambition, and he eventually adapted to life in the city.
TheTimes Nigeria separately reported the same livestream recollection and quoted him saying, “I was so scared.” eNews also carried the account and confirmed that he described seeing dead bodies and cultists.
Echotitbits take: The recollection adds personal context to Fireboy’s career story and the pressures young creatives can face when relocating to Lagos. Because the comments concern memories from 2016, they should be treated as his firsthand recollection rather than independently verified events.
Source: LEGIT.NG — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1730746-fireboy-dml-recalls-what-terrified-lagos-2016/,September 14, 2026
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